. >> reporter: while warren jeffs no longer lives here, his presence is everywhere. >> we miss our prophet. >> reporter: and the control her exerts from behind bars is palpable. the entire time we're in colorado city, jeffs secret police, known as the god squad, is watching us constantly. so, they're following us. >> they know who we are. they took pictures of the vehicle. >> reporter: this is our guide. there they are again. so, we decide to confront them. what are you doing? excuse me. excuse me! hello? abc news began investigating jeffs' control last year, after jeffs began ordering bizarre edicts to followers from prison. the most destructive? banishing hundreds of men, women, even children from the community. >> he says, i never thought this day would come. i'm asked to leave and go far off to repent. >> reporter: suzette steed's husband was cast out. >> he just kept grabbing my hand. >> reporter: then, she was banished, as well. she took her children with her. why do you think your mom was asked to leave? >> mom was one to ask questions. she wanted to know where her future was. >> re